Zero Tolerance Sexual Harassment Policy
Last Updated on Jan 17th, 2020
The information below is the policy of Miller & Company and any parent company associated.
Mailing: 1151 Eagle Drive #345, Loveland, CO 80537
EMail: support@millerancompany.com
Toll Free: 1-877-611-9311
The Policy Statement is committed to providing a safe environment for all its employeesfree fromdiscrimination on any ground and from harassment at work including sexual harassment. We will operate a zero tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment in the workplace,treat all incidents seriously and promptly investigate all allegations of sexual harassment. Any person found to have sexually harassed another will face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously andtreatedwithrespect and in confidence.No one will be victimised for making such a complaint.
Definitionof sexual harassmentSexual harassment isunwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated.It includes situations where a person is asked to engage in sexual activity as a condition of that person’s employment, aswell as situations which create an environment which is hostile, intimidating or humiliating for the recipient. Sexual harassment can involve one or more incidentsand actions constituting harassment may be physical, verbal and non-verbal. Examples of conduct or behaviour which constitute sexual harassment include, but arenot limited to:
Physical conduct: Unwelcome physical contact including patting, pinching, stroking, kissing, hugging, fondling, or inappropriate touching Physical violence, including sexual assaultPhysical contact, e.g. touching, pinching The use of job-related threats or rewards to solicit sexual favours.
Verbal conduct: Comments on a worker’s appearance, age, private life, etc. Sexual comments, stories and jokes Sexual advancesRepeatedand unwantedsocial invitations for dates orphysical intimacyInsults based on the sex of the worker Condescending or paternalistic remarks
Non-verbal conduct Display of sexually explicit or suggestive material Sexually-suggestive gestures Whistlin gLeering
Anyone can be a victim of sexual harassment, regardless of their sexand of the sex of the harasser. We recognises that sexual harassment may also occur between people of the same sex.What matters is that the sexual conduct is unwanted and unwelcome by the person against whom the conduct is directed.
We recognize that sexual harassment is a manifestation of power relationships and often occurs within unequal relationships in the workplace, for example between manager or supervisor and employee. Anyone, including employees of , clients, customers, casual workers, contractorsor visitors who sexually harasses another will be reprimanded in accordance with this internal policy.
All sexual harassment is prohibited whether it takes place within premises or outside, including at social events, business trips, training sessionsor conferences.
Anyone who is subject to sexual harassment should, if possible, inform theallegedharasserthat the conduct is unwanted and unwelcome. recognises that sexual harassment may occur in unequal relationships (i.e. between a supervisor and his/her employee)and that it may not be possible for the victim to inform the alleged harasser. If a victim cannot directly approach an allegedharasser, he/she can approach one of the designated staff members responsible for receiving complaints of sexual harassment. This personcould be another supervisor, a member of the human resources department, etc. When a designated personreceivesa complaint of sexual harassment, he/she will:
Immediately record the dates, times and facts of the incident(s)ascertain the views of the victim as to what outcome he/she wantsensure that the victim understands the company’s procedures for dealing with the complaintdiscuss and agree the next steps: either informal or formal complaint, on the understanding that choosing to resolve the matter informally does not preclude the victim from pursuing a formal complaint if he/she is not satisfied with the outcomekeep a confidential record of all discussionsrespect the choice of the victim ensure that the victim knows that they can lodge the complaint outside of the company through the relevant country/legal framework.
Throughoutthe complaints procedure, a victim is entitled to be helped by a counsellor within the company. will nominate a number of counsellors and provide them with special training to enable them to assist victims of sexual harassment. [company name] recognises that because sexual harassment often occurs in unequal relationships within the workplace, victims often feel that they cannot come forward. understands the need to support victims in making complaints.
Informal complaints mechanism: If the victim wishes to deal with the matter informally, the designated person will:
give an opportunity to theallegedharasser to respond to the complaintensure that theallegedharasser understands the complaints mechanism
4facilitate discussionbetween both parties to achieve an informalresolution which is acceptable to the complainant, or refer the matter to a designated mediator within the companyto resolve the matterensure that a confidential record is kept of what happensfollow up after the outcome of the complaints mechanism to ensure that the behaviour has stopped ensure that the above is done speedilyand within [7] days of the complaint being made.
Formal complaints mechanism: If the victim wants to make a formal complaint or if the informal complaint mechanism has not led to a satisfactory outcome for the victim, the formal complaint mechanism should be used to resolve the matter. The designated person who initially received the complaint will refer the matter to a senior human resources manager to instigate a formal investigation. The senior human resources manager may deal with the matter him/herself, refer the matter to an internal or external investigatoror refer it to a committee of three othersin accordance with this policy [Choose what options are most appropriate for the company]. The person carrying out the investigation will:
Interview the victim and the alleged harasser separatelyinterview other relevant third parties separatelydecide whether or not the incident(s) of sexual harassment took placeproduce a report detailing the investigations, findings and any recommendationsif the harassment took place, decide what the appropriate remedy for the victim is, in consultation with the victim(i.e.-an apology, a change to working arrangements, a promotion if the victim was demoted as a result of the harassment,training for the harasser, discipline, suspension, dismissal)follow up to ensure that the recommendations are implemented, that the behaviour has stopped and that the victim is satisfied with the outcomeif it cannot determine that the harassment took place, he/she may still make recommendations to ensure proper functioning of the workplacekeep a record of all actions taken ensure that the all records concerning the matter arekept confidential ensure that the process is done as quickly as possible and in any event within [7] days of the complaint being made.
Outside complaints mechanisms: A person who has been subject to sexual harassment can also make a complaint outside of thecompany. They can do so through [insert mechanismdepending on country/legal framework–i.e. employment tribunal, ombudsperson, etc].
Sanctions and disciplinary measures: Anyone who has been found to have sexually harassed another person under the terms of this policy is liable to any of the following sanctions:
verbal or written warningadverse performance evaluationreduction in wagestransferdemotionsuspension dismissal.
The nature of the sanctions will depend on the gravity and extent of the harassment.Suitable deterrent sanctions will be applied to ensure that incidents of sexual harassment are not treated as trivial.Certain serious cases,including physical violence, will result in the immediate dismissal of the harasser.
Implementation of this policy: will ensure that this policy is widely disseminated to all relevant persons. It will be included in the staff handbook. All new employees must be trained on the content of this policy as part of their induction into the company.Every year, will require all employees to attend a refresher training course on the content of this policy. It is the responsibility of every manager to ensure that all his/her employees are aware of the policy.
Monitoring and evaluation: recognises the importance of monitoring this sexual harassment policy and will ensure that it anonymously collects statistics and data as to how it is used and whether or not it is effective. Supervisors, managers and those responsible for dealing with sexual harassmentcaseswill report on compliance with this policy, including the number of incidents, how they were dealt with, and any recommendations made. This will be done on a yearly basis. As a result of this report, the company will evaluate the effectiveness of this policy and make any changes needed.
The information above is the policy of Miller & Company and any parent company associated.
Mailing: 1151 Eagle Drive #345, Loveland, CO 80537
EMail: support@millerancompany.com
Toll Free: 1-877-611-9311